Nursing and Nutritional Sciences

Mrs. Rose Rotich
Head of Department

The Department of Nursing, located at Kapkatet Campus, operates under the School of Health Sciences. Our vision is to be a center of excellence in nursing education, training, and research, dedicated to advancing nursing practice and benefiting humanity.

Our mission is to produce competent graduates well-prepared for professional nursing practice, leadership roles, societal service, and the transfer of nursing knowledge for sustainable and quality health care.

The Department of Nursing aims to:

1. • Produce graduates who provide exceptional nursing care in diverse health care settings.
2. • Foster critical thinking for effective problem-solving and decision-making.
3. • Equip graduates with the skills to assess the health needs of target populations and plan necessary interventions.
4. • Develop graduates proficient in conducting and utilizing research in nursing practice.
5. • Prepare graduates to effectively teach individuals, groups, families, and communities.

Our program is meticulously designed to cultivate excellence in nursing.

Student Opportunities

Students in the Department of Nursing have various opportunities to acquire essential skills and practical experience. These include:

1. Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory: Hands-on training in anatomical and physiological concepts.
2. Practicum: Clinical placements in hospitals ranging from Level 1 to Level 5.
3. Community-Based Extension Service (COBES): Engaging with communities to provide health services and education.
4. School Health Program: Involvement in health initiatives within school settings.
5. District Experience: Exposure to healthcare delivery at the district level.
6. Community Health Trips: Field trips focusing on community health initiatives.
7. Urban Health Experience: Exposure to healthcare delivery at the county level.
8. Community and research outreach Health Trips: Field trips focusing on community health initiatives.
9. Research and Medical Camps: Participation in research projects and medical outreach programs.